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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Stuart Baxter commended his side for a discipled performance in the second Soweto derby win of the season against Orlando Pirates.
Amakhosi won the clash courstesy of goals from Reeve Frosler and Eric Mathoho at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afernoon to cliaim a 2-1 win.
An elated Stuart Baxter said "We showed great discipline. In the last 10 minutes, I wasn't happy with the way we managed the game and the decisions we took on the ball to allow them to deliver more balls into our box. We were living on a knife-edge, but we’re delighted to win the derby."
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The Briton also singled out Man of the Match Bernard Parker and goalkeeper Brandon Petersen for their impressive performances against their rivals.
"Bernard Parker has played many games for me, my first stint and second stint, he hasn't played many better than that," said Baxter.
"Petersen was outstanding, he's been outstanding since he came into the team. The one save right at the death there gave us the win didn't it? He deserves a massive pat on the back. He's really thrown his hat in the ring and says I want to stay around," added Baxter.
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